Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 9,805,480 9,767,900 9,784,520 9,554,950 9,188,150 9,205,010 9,032,820 8,848,820 8,489,990 7,911,730 7,869,190 7,686,810 7,767,470 7,745,190 7,687,890 7,359,680 7,049,120 6,860,800 6,611,080 6,002,400
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,270,330 2,288,760 2,305,330 2,124,010 2,149,760 2,111,130 2,087,150 1,914,550 2,042,420 1,941,140 1,913,870 1,790,020 2,002,660 2,020,750 1,980,110 1,852,300 1,923,840 1,875,870 1,695,730 1,353,720
Financial leverage ratio 4.32 4.27 4.24 4.50 4.27 4.36 4.33 4.62 4.16 4.08 4.11 4.29 3.88 3.83 3.88 3.97 3.66 3.66 3.90 4.43

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $9,805,480K ÷ $2,270,330K
= 4.32

The financial leverage ratio of Tractor Supply Company has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ratio ranged from a high of 4.62 on March 31, 2023, to a low of 3.66 on September 30, 2020, and December 31, 2020. Overall, the trend indicates that the company's financial leverage ratio has generally increased over time, reaching 4.32 by December 31, 2024.

A financial leverage ratio above 1 indicates that a company is using debt to finance its operations. In this case, Tractor Supply Company's financial leverage ratio consistently remains above 1, indicating that the company has been relying on debt for its operations and investments. This may signal a higher level of financial risk as the company has increased its debt levels during the period analyzed.

It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor the financial leverage ratio of Tractor Supply Company to assess its ability to meet its debt obligations and manage financial risk effectively. A rising trend in the financial leverage ratio may suggest a need for increased scrutiny of the company's debt management strategies and overall financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Tractor Supply Company
TSCO
4.32
Fastenal Company
FAST
1.30
Sherwin-Williams Co
SHW
1.00